Wizards' Kyshawn George Out with Elbow Injury

0:00It's March 5th for the NBA. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The Washington Wizards share tough news this week about forward Kaishan George. He partially tore the UCL and his left elbow during Monday's game against Houston. The announcement came on Wednesday. This 22-year-old player, a first-round draft pick in 2024, has been a key starter. He's appeared in all 48 games this season so far. George puts up solid numbers, averaging 14.8 points per game. He shoots 38% from beyond the arc, making him a reliable shooter for the team. The injury means he'll miss some time with re-evaluation set in three weeks. It comes at a busy stretch for Washington. Meanwhile, the Wizards face Utah on Thursday night. That's expected to mark point guard Trey Young's debut after his January trade from Atlanta. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Lay back and listen, S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow.com.